About James N.

French horn is my secondary instrument. I have spent a number of years practicing and have even had a few occasions to perform with it when trumpet is not needed. Anyone up to high school ability level is welcome to get in touch.

About James

Hello everyone! Please have a look around my profile and feel free to contact me. I have taught privately since 2009 and joined takelessons.com in 2014.

I strongly feel each student needs lesson goals tailored to what he or she wants to take away from music. Getting ready for a college performance degree, making it to state solo contest, surviving band music, or simply discovering the huge scope of music available to us these days are each worthy goals, but require different preparation. I will work with you to figure out where your interests lie and focus on those, first and foremost!

My education includes bachelor's and master's degrees in trumpet performance from Lawrence University and UW-Milwaukee, respectively. In addition to my private studio, I maintain an active teaching schedule with the Fairfield Jr/Sr High School marchin

g band and Oregon Crusaders drum and bugle corps, as well as freelancing throughout Michiana.

Students should provide: instrument/mouthpiece, any other music they would like to play

*** Specialties ***I have spent most of my playing time on classical (orchestral, chamber, and solo music), but also welcome students interested in jazz up to an intermediate level, especially if they have an interest in playing lead trumpet.

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Sean August 7, 2018·Trumpet·Online

James did an excellent job teaching our 12 year old daughter how to improve her trumpet skills.

Lena D. August 5, 2018·Trumpet·Online

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About Thomas W.

I can help beginners get started or coach advanced students who are preparing for auditions.

About Thomas

Thomas J. W. is an active music teacher, composer, adjudicator, and clinician in the greater Philadelphia area. He has over fifteen years experience as a concert band director, marching band director, jazz improvisation instructor, choral director, private instructor, and marching drill writer. His directing career has included small rural band programs, small metro programs, large high-achieving suburban programs, and non-profit youth bands. In addition to his band compositions, he also has over forty unpublished vocal arrangements to his credit, most written for use with collegiate men's a cappella groups. Thomas taught over 600 online and local private music lessons in 2016.

Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University. He holds a teaching certificate in the states of Pennsylvania

and New Jersey and has taught at the secondary level in both states. In addition to both instrumental and choral ensembles at Penn State, Thomas was a student leader in the Penn State Blue Band and a member of the brass section of the Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps in 1993 and 1994. He served as an Associate Director of the Warren Junior Military Band of Youngstown, Ohio from 1995 to 2005. He also served as a visual staff member for the renowned North Penn Marching Knights of Lansdale, PA for one season in 2004.

He is a current adjudicator with Drum Corps International and Cavalcade of Bands. He is a member of MENC, PMEA, NJMEA, ASCAP, CASA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the National Band Association. He appeared in the Marquis Who's Who Among American Educators in 2004 and 2005, an honor rarely bestowed upon teachers, as students who appear in the Who's Who Among American High School Students must nominate them. He currently is a music teacher at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts of the PA Leadership Charter School in West Chester, PA and resides in Downingtown, PA with his wife and two sons.

Thomas will happily work with students on the autism spectrum or students with ADD.

*** Lesson Details ***My lessons are tailored to the needs and interests of each student. If a student is involved in school music ensembles, we will work with their lesson books from school in addition to material outside of the books, including SmartMusic, Noteflight, and teacher-created materials. We will focus on building proper tone production and individual technique - something that often is difficult to learn in a large ensemble setting.

I am capable of starting a beginner student on any band instrument including percussion, any classical string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass), and piano. I can begin a student on drum set and work with them through their first method book, but I would then recommend they find a specialized drum set teacher after a period of six to twelve months.

For advanced students, I work from selected conservatory etude books on developing advanced skills and can work with students on audition pieces for honors bands/orchestras or college auditions.

My lessons are a half-hour once a week, with the option of working for 45 minutes or 60 minutes.

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About Pasquale G.

excellent instruction on a difficult horn many years of practical skill playing as well as teaching horn.

About Pasquale

Teaching is a passion. All my students love what they learn and their progress is my number one concern. I have been teaching since the age of 17. I welcome any student wanting learn the joys of playing brass instruments. I have taught more than 500 students on a private level since I began teaching. I began studying at the age of 9 with a top trumpet professional, David Frick. Man what an experience. If you want to make excelllent progress look no further.

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Jameson C. July 7, 2018·Trumpet·In home

Has all the qualities of a great music teacher

kelly C. March 7, 2018·French Horn·Online

Pasquale is a very patient and dedicated teacher. My son did a great job on his solo performance at school because of Pasquale's teaching and guidance. I just received an email from my son's band teacher telling me that his playing is improving and he is doing a much better job. Thanks Mr. Gallo!

Adria G. December 21, 2017·Trumpet·Online

Mr. Gallo is an excellent instructor. He worked with my son to get to know where he was as a student and then created instruction based on that. He also was able to pinpoint what areas my son needed to work on to become a better musician. We are very happy with his methods and plan to continue with Mr. Gallo as my son continues to develop and learn his instrument.

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About Amber W.

Experienced Music teacher of 8 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of their instrument and theory skills. I specialize in all styles. Typically, I use a variety of method books to pick from to meet the needs of the students. I also have many tools available to use during lessons. My students have gone on to NYSSMA and on to college auditions successfully!

About Amber

I have been teaching private lessons since 2008, but have been studying music since I was only 4 with non stop private and in school lessons. I now have my Bachelor's degree in Music education and am working toward my Masters in Music performance and Instruction. I love working with my students. Watching them succeed at what they do is what makes my day great. I always love to have a fun atmosphere around me and enjoy every minute it. Music is great for self expression a great Escape or an easy pass-time. It's nothing that should be stressful, but the opposite and that is what my lessons aim to do. Provide an educational, but fun and expressive learning experience to carry with you or your child throughout your lives.

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Tyrese P. November 3, 2017·Saxophone·In studio

Amber is nice. I can tell she has a lot of knowledge and i can tell she cares for her students.She is very easy to approach with questions or concerns. I cant wait for my next lesson

Kitty December 5, 2016·Piano·In studio

So far, so good !!

Greg H. December 1, 2016·Violin·In studio

Amber is really patient with a new student. I'm glad to be her student.

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About Victoria T.

All ages and skill levels welcome! Emphasis on creativity, personal goals, comprehensive musicianship, and fundamentals. Improvisation and jazz also offered.

About Victoria

Victoria has been playing the French horn since 2008 and the piano since 2001. She is currently majoring in horn performance and jazz French horn at the University of Illinois, where she studies under Bernhard Scully, a former horn player in the world-renowned Canadian Brass.

Victoria accepts students of all ages, skill levels, and musical goals, and she firmly believes in personalized instruction. Her students may learn music history, improvisation, the physics of sound, effective practice methods, audition prep, and their favorite tunes in addition to playing the instrument. Above all, Victoria helps her students to love music!

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Kathy April 21, 2018·French Horn·Online

Victoria helps with technique, and she makes me feel like I'm part of the community of horn players.

Kathy April 14, 2018·French Horn·Online

Victoria taught me ways to practice that will help me improve my range, which is one of my goals with French horn.

Satya M. August 9, 2017·French Horn·Online

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About Tyler J.

The concept is simple: empowerment to generate mastery on your instrument. I like to work with you at your level, from beginner and up. My goal is to not only help you understand the mechanics of the instrument, but to empower you to create as limitlessly as possible on it. I will be working with you on things such as rhythm, ear training, embouchre development, breath control, sight reading, understanding musical notation and terminology and beyond through a few of my own techniques.

I have found the best approach to doing this is by selecting music that you like to listen to and play, as it is much more fun to practice something that you enjoy rather than doing busywork to build skill.

About Tyler

Hi, I'm Tyler! Born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, I am the son of a band director. That being said, I have literally been involved in music since I was an infant! I played trombone, bass trombone, and bass guitar all the way through high school, and went to New Mexico State University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music, and then moved to Los Angeles, California, where I received my Master's Degree at California Institute of the Arts, where I also learned to play the other brass instruments, as well as composition and arranging.

Throughout my career, I've been able to do some great things with music. I have been able to travel Europe and work with one of the world's finest brass instrument manufacturers, Michael Rath, I have toured Colombia with my University's Wind Ensemble, I've recorded at Capitol Records in Hollywo

od, and have written and premiered numerous works for orchestra and rock ensemble, trombone choirs, and even a duet for quarter tone trumpets!

I have an affinity for modern and avant garde music, but am well-versed in all genres and musical styles! I also like to play in and record rock and roll bands, I've amassed a quite a few years of recording experience as well. From gypsy bands to thrash metal groups, I've recorded a wide array of music.

I also taught in the classroom from grades k-12 for a few years before following my true passion of teaching privately. I love to reach you at your own level and work to grow with you from there.

My goal is simple: I simply want you to come to love music as much as I do, if not more! I strive to give you the tools to become a successful musician in your own right, and I work to keep my lessons fun and engaging.

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Nicolas O. July 22, 2018·Trumpet·In studio

I feel like I learned a lot in an hour and he really helped me find an anchor point that I can go back to if I am stuck on a note. I realized that he went over every proven method that I learned throughout my experiences from elementary school to highschool and then added on to them by explaining how these methods help. He even showed me methods usually taught to college musicians.

The reason I always believed in private lessons is because no matter how few or how many you take, the learning process gets expedited immensely.

I definitely would recommend this teacher for learning a brass instrument.

Cate July 9, 2018·Acoustic Guitar·

Tyler was my 14 year old daughters instructor in both piano and guitar. We loved him! He's fun and keeps the student interested and engaged in learning. I can't believe how much she's learned in just a short time.

Nicholas July 9, 2018·Trumpet·In studio

Our son really enjoys his trumpet lesson with Tyler. He is learning a lot and really looks forward to his lesson every week!

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About Payton C.

I have been teaching horn for 8 years at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. And I have studied with some of the best orchestral horn players around. Jim Smelser, second horn of the Chicago Symphony, was my primary teacher and I have performed along side him in that orchestra. I specialize in technical issues, but I always put emphasis on the music. Regardless of your skill level I feel that we can work together to get you to any level of musicianship you desire!

About Payton

I am a freelance horn player and I have been the horn for 15 years. However, I have been involved in music for my entire life. I earned my Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and I just recently received my Master's degree from Depaul University where I studied with Jim Smelser, second horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. While I was still in North Carolina, I was on the substitute horn list for the North Carolina Symphony as well as assistant/utility horn in the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle. I performed in various other freelance groups in the Raleigh area and played regularly as second horn in the NC Ballet Academy's production of "The Nutcracker." While in School I was a finalist in multiple solo and concerto competitions, including the NC Symphony's young artist competition. Since moving to Chicago and studying wit

h Jim Smelser, I have had the opportunity to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra which was an absolute dream come true.

Besides performing, I have been teaching for 6 years at various skill levels. I enjoy teaching and working with students to figure out the best ways for them to learn new skills. I have my own tricks that I like to use to fix technical issues, but I like to think of lessons as a more collaborative process. I am dedicated to my students and will do everything I can to help fix any problems, whether it be technical, musical, or even personal, I want to help.

Music is such a passion for me and few things make me happier than playing my horn. More than anything, I want to be able to share this passion with anyone who is interested in learning!

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About Austin W.

Austin Warnock is currently in his first year in the University of Oklahoma Horn Studio. Previously, Austin served as a six time member of C.O.D.A Honor Band, member of the OKMEA Symphonic Band, and was selected to be in the 129th Tournament of Roses Parade with the Bands of America National Honor Band. As a freshman in High School at Edmond Memorial, Austin and his high school band program were selected as guest artists to perform in the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Austin has seen success in solo work, taking many pieces to the Oklahoma State Solo and Ensemble Contest and receiving many superior ratings. Austin’s love for music spreads into all aspects of his live. This love was most evidently seen when Austin was asked who he wanted to be the benefactor of his Eagle Scout Project. Austin chose to remodel his high school band room storage area in order to give back to an activity that has given so much to him.

About Austin

Hello and thank you for your time in reviewing my lessons platform. I want to start off by stating that I in no way am trying to flatter you with things I think you want to hear. I hope that if you do decide to choose me that you can choose me for who I am and not as someone I’m not. That being said I do take this application very seriously and sincerely hope you can see an in-depth view of my personality and work ethic that you may have never have seen before.

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About Miranda D.

I have been teaching horn for four years, with students ranging from 10 to 17 years old, and various skill levels! I study at the Cleveland Institute of Music and have a drive to have my students love music and horn! We would work on what you want, as well as new pieces to always keep it interesting and keep you progressing!

About Miranda

I have been playing horn for eight years, and am currently studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM). When I was in high school, I auditioned and was accepted to various youth orchestra and wind symphonies throughout Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, the Akron Youth Symphony, the Canton Youth Synohony, and the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, so I am very familiar with regional youth orchestras!

At CIM I am a part of many ensembles, including Orchestra, Brass Chamber, and Woodwind Chamber. Twice, I won a scholarship from the Musical Arts Society as well as a Concerto Competition in high school through the Akron Youth Symphony. I have studied and am currently studying with members of the Cleveland Orchestra as well as the Akron Symphony and Canton Symphony Orchestra.

I love to teach and enjoy sh

aring my love of music with my students! I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a better musician!

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About Corey S.

I specialize in beginning lessons which means that I will endlessly look for fresh, new ways to explain techniques to fix all students and learning types. In addition, I have studied under several great teachers which has allowed me to see how they teach. Past students have made great success and are now playing in their ensembles with great confidence. My goal is to ultimately get each of my students the skills they need to have fun with music for the rest of their lives.

About Corey

Corey has established a good foundation for his career as a horn player. Corey has played Principal Horn on many great horn pieces such as Hanson's Symphony No. 2, Shostakovitch Symphony No. 5, Mendelssohn's Midsummer Nights Dream, Brahms Symphony No. 1 and No. 4, as well as many more. While he has played Principal Horn on some large repertoire, he is a well rounded player in both the high and low register. He has also won many honors and has performed in a masterclass through the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra led by Ronald Beitel, former Principal Horn of the Utah Symphony Orchestra.

Corey has had the honor to study with many great teachers. His primary teacher is Darcy Hamlin (3rd Horn Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra). Corey is currently a Freshman at the DePaul University School of Music with scholarships from the DePaul University Sch

ool of Music and the Kohler Foundation that when combined cover his full tuition.